What you see at Jean Pesijnhof
Behind the gate is a quiet courtyard of small homes around a garden. This is not a museum: visitors are guests in the living environment of today's residents.
The history of Jean Pesijnhof
Jean Pesijn and Marie de Lannoy founded the almshouse in 1683. Homes used by the Pilgrim congregation around pastor John Robinson had previously stood here; Robinson died on the site in 1625.
Visiting Jean Pesijnhof: practical tips
The entrance is at Kloksteeg 21. Visit during daytime, keep voices low and do not photograph windows or residents. Combine the courtyard with Pieterskerk, Gravensteen and the Pilgrim Museum.
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Location, opening hours & tickets
Address
Jean PesijnhofjeKloksteeg 21
2311 SK Leiden
13-minute walk from Leiden Centraal
Opening hours
Lived-in courtyard: visit during daytime and respect residents' peace and privacy.
Opening hours and prices are indicative — check the official website before your visit, especially around public holidays.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the opening hours of Jean Pesijnhofje?
- Lived-in courtyard: visit during daytime and respect residents' peace and privacy.
- How do I get to Jean Pesijnhofje?
- Jean Pesijnhofje is a 13-minute walk from Leiden Centraal.